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and don't forget the ECS option - 2 years ago
the Electronic Clutch pedal and Stick shift option for the complete experience!! carefully synchronized with the electric engine to give you that retro feel.by frogster - Main Forum
the math doesn’t work in terms of energy use - 2 years ago
the germans may have proven the technological possibilities but there is no doubt that the math was even worse back then. laws of physics are laws, not suggestions. as i've mentioned before, the law of conservation of energy states that you cannot create or destroy energy. you can only change it from one form to another and those transformations are inherently inefficient. the point of the "matby frogster - Main Forum
"Synthetic gasoline promises neutral emissions—but the math doesn’t work" - 2 years ago
another article written in plain english that explains the difficulties in producing synthetic fuels. i didn't tag this onto the battery thread since it's a completely different subject. i'm just trying to be factual here. no political or pro/anti-science agenda.by frogster - Main Forum
Re: The video is blocked for me... But.... - 2 years ago
QuoteTheFarmer Electric as we know it is a pretty good solution. We simply can not dump more CO2 into the atmosphere. too bad the video is blocked for you. can't understand why but it may be worth it to find a way to see it. use a VPN perhas? the point of the video not about electricity. it's about producing the batteries that we need to meet mandates. yes, we can't continue dumping CO2 intoby frogster - Main Forum
Re: "The energy transition delusion" - 2 years ago
the point of the video is not that there is a problem with electric cars per se. the speaker simply presents the problems of producing the batteries needed to meet tomorrow's mandate of zero emission cars. one of the more interesting points that this speaker brought up was the tonnage of CO2 emitted for the production of a large battery pack (100kWh?) compared to a diesel pickup truck. that deficby frogster - Main Forum
supporting data from energy.ca.gov - 2 years ago
so if i understood correctly, the guy in the video was saying that the hydrogen was produced right there at the station. the electrical energy required to produce H is greater than the energy it holds. from wikipedia: "Considering the industrial production of hydrogen, and using current best processes for water electrolysis (PEM or alkaline electrolysis) which have an effective electrical efficby frogster - Main Forum
"The energy transition delusion" - 2 years ago
i was going to pop this onto the end of mike focke's post about boxster/cayman sales numbers since people started talking about the transition to electric porsches. this video is eye-opening. it is not political. it is simply the presentation of facts about today's state of mining the metals we need for producing all those batteries we'll need to meet the mandates of states and countries to requby frogster - Main Forum
the list of goofs for that movie on IMDB is many pages long 
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Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks - 2 years ago
QuoteSayle I just disconnect the negative terminal and the car starts right up when I remove it from storage. which is exactly what this $8 switch does in approximately 3 seconds without a wrench.by frogster - Main Forum
Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks - 2 years ago
Mike, i used to use this on my 986 when i stored it for the winter which some years lasted 13 months, or so it seemed. seriously though, the boxster would not be touched for a good five months and i never had a problem starting it up. i did not have a battery tender because there was no electricity in my garage. hope that helps. battery disconnectby frogster - Main Forum
is there an oil cooler at the front of an '01 S? - 2 years ago
i'm not sure, just asking.by frogster - Main Forum
would the owner be that crazy? - 2 years ago
if it's real, i can't imagine driving a car like that in a crowded city or leaving it parked on the street. it looks pretty good if it's a replica though. too bad you couldn't talk to the owner.by frogster - Main Forum
nice! - 2 years ago
nice to see that you had a chance to get together. reminds me of the good ol' days.by frogster - Main Forum
i always loved Gary's sig - 2 years ago
"A mile of highway will take you one mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere."by frogster - Main Forum
very sad indeed - 2 years ago
i fondly remember meeting you and gary in florida years ago. a very nice memory. this is really sad. i'm very sorry for your loss pedro. i know how you two were good friends. i'm sure i can speak for many here in saying that we will truly miss you gary. rest in peace.by frogster - Main Forum
Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays... - 2 years ago
Ho Ho Ho happy holidays to all!by frogster - Main Forum
"Porsche’s synthetic gasoline factory comes online today in Chile" - 2 years ago
wow, the day has come. this article answers one of my biggest questions about synthetic gasoline: how much will it cost? "The synthetic efuel won't be exactly cheap—Steiner thinks at current prices it works out to around $8 per gallon ($2/L), although that obviously doesn't include any taxes or duties, which make up most of the price of fuel in most regions around the world."by frogster - Main Forum
wow, an honest repair shop. unbelievable this day and age. - 2 years ago
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Re: congrats carlos! - 2 years ago
QuoteSMILIN p.s. 2007 - 2022 is 15 years ughh, my mind saw 1997. thanks for the correction.by frogster - Main Forum
congrats carlos! - 2 years ago
are you the original owner? if so, that's impressive. 15 years with the same car. if "carlos (is) in montreal," why are the speedo and odo in miles?by frogster - Main Forum
Re: The End is Nigh - 2 years ago
don't forget that this is a mule and heavily clad with fake parts to conceal the real shape. the front fascia looks like it's covering something and the rear quarter-panel looks glued-on as well.by frogster - Main Forum
And Canadian Veterans too! - 2 years ago
as today is Remembrance Day, as it is called in Canada, I'd like to echo Pedro's thoughts for Canada's Veterans.by frogster - Main Forum
Re: The End is Nigh - 2 years ago
QuoteGuenter in Ontario That's for the optional BSE (Bose Sports Exhaust)by frogster - Main Forum
The End is Nigh - 2 years ago
This is the first article i've seen with pictures which, being a prototype, doesn't mean much. "Electric Porsche 718 Boxster Prototype Spied For The First Time"by frogster - Main Forum
it's an electric motor. it makes your car go. - 2 years ago
i can't imagine doing this to a boxster though. where would you put the batteries and what would the effect be on the balance?by frogster - Main Forum